Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Netflix movie “Emilia Pérez,” issued an apology after past social media posts resurfaced where she made comments about Muslims, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars. The posts were written in Spanish in 2020 and 2021 and have since been deleted. Gascón, the first openly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, expressed remorse for causing pain and stated her belief in light triumphing over darkness.
The film “Emilia Pérez,” directed by Jacques Audiard, received 13 Oscar nominations, including nods in categories like best picture, director, and supporting actress. Despite the accolades, some have criticized the film for its portrayal of trans people, with GLAAD calling it a “step backward for trans representation.”
Gascón, who helped shape the transgender storyline in the movie, spoke about her involvement in the project and her efforts to make it more realistic and aligned with its goals. The film has garnered attention since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival and has already won multiple awards, including four at the Golden Globes.
Writer Sarah Hagi initially shared screenshots of Gascón’s controversial posts, questioning the disconnect between the star’s progressive image and the content of the comments. Gascón’s apology, issued through Netflix, acknowledges the hurt caused and affirms her commitment to fighting for a better world.
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